Reassessing BMI-based access to joint replacement surgery.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 41875128.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pmed.1005003 and PMC identifier 13012494.
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Abstract
Joint replacement surgery transforms lives for patients with higher body mass index (BMI). Strong evidence shows safe outcomes and meaningful benefit, yet access remains restricted by BMI alone, an approach that risks stigma, inequity, and avoidable harm.
Medical subject headings
- Body Mass Index
- Arthroplasty, Replacement
- Health Services Accessibility
- Obesity